Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tacaquirensis
ID:
1265268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Cárdenas ex Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 1107. 1959.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264606

Common Names

  • Trichocereus Tacaquirensis
  • Tacaquirensis
  • Tacaquirensis Plant

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Description

Trichocereus tacaquirensis (also called Tacaquire cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically Venezuela. It typically grows in dry, arid areas, such as in deserts and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocereus tacaquirensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichocereus tacaquirensis sub. taquimbalensis (Cárdenas) Guiggi
Trichocereus tacaquirensis sub. tacaquirensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichocereus tacaquirensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings have thick, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocereus tacaquirensis is a cactus that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Trichocereus tacaquirensis

Trichocereus tacaquirensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Trichocereus tacaquirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocereus tacaquirensis?

Trichocereus tacaquirensis

What are the common names of Trichocereus tacaquirensis?

Common names of Trichocereus tacaquirensis include Tacaquire cactus and Tacaquire trichocereus.

Where is Trichocereus tacaquirensis found?

Trichocereus tacaquirensis is found in Venezuela.

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.